Israel Claims Killing of Iran’s Senior Military Commander, Major General Ali Shadmani
Israel announced on Tuesday that it had killed Iran’s most senior military official, Maj. Gen. Ali Shadmani, in an airstrike targeting the country’s headquarters in Tehran. According to the IDF, the operation was carried out with precise intelligence, marking the second elimination of Iran’s wartime chief of staff within a week.
The strike followed Israel’s initial attacks on Iran several days prior, which included the killing of Maj. Gen. Gholam Ali Rashid, the previous chief of staff. Shadmani, who had assumed the role just days before his death, was believed to be responsible for managing combat operations and approving Iran’s attack plans, according to reports from the Times of Israel.
Israeli officials emphasized that the operation was a testament to their strategic capabilities and air superiority. In a statement, IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin noted that the IDF would